Senior Medical Alert Systems

Do you have a parent or loved one who lives alone? Do you worry about that loved one’s safety? Are you living alone and wondering what would happen to you in the case of an emergency? This is a concern that many people will face and there is an answer. There is a way to give you and your loved one peace of mind every day and every night. It is like being connected to instant help no matter where they are, even in the shower! It is a monitor to give the person peace of mind. It is an emergency device. It’s home security. The water proof button can be worn as a neck pendant, a wristwatch, or as a belt clip.

Go to this site for answers to all of your questions about protecting you or your loved one.

Most elderly people want to continue to live in their own home as long as possible. Even if you don’t live alone, if you and your spouse feel the need for extra safety, a medical alert system is for you. If you, or your loved one is able to continue running a household and is happy doing so, that is good news. The one thing that would make you or them even safer would be a system to alert medical people of an emergency. Now this is possible. This will give peace of mind to you and your family. I found a very interesting and helpful blog for seniors!

Below are some statistics on falls and some helpful hints to help prevent falls.

More than one-third of adults ages 65 years and older fall each year.
• Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma.

• In 2003 more than 1.8 million seniors age 65 and older were treated in emergency departments

In 2002, nearly 13,000 people ages 65 and older died from fall-related injuries. More than 60% of people who die from falls are 75 and older.

• Among people ages 75 years and older, those who fall are four to five times more likely to be admitted to a long-term care facility for a year or longer.

• Falls are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries.

Here are some simple tips on how to make your home, or the home of your loved one safer.

Make sure all rooms are well lit and light switches are easy to reach. Have a lamp by the bed.  Keep flash lights in several places as to be easy to find in emergencies.

• Make sure stairways are safe by installing hand rails and good lighting with switches at both ends of the stairway. Make sure that carpeting is not loose or frayed on stairs.

• Make the bathroom safe with grab bars and bath mats and safety strips in the tub or shower. Provide a shower bench. Elevated toilet seats are helpful.
• Help them keep the house uncluttered.  Make sure there are no telephone cords or electrical cords in the floor where people walk. Tack rugs and glue vinyl flooring to prevent tripping. Make certain that all rugs or runners have non-slip backing or remove them completely.

• Encourage your loved one to wear nonslip, low-heeled shoes or slippers that fit their feet. Never walk around in socks or stockings.

• Provide a walker or cane if they need one. Remind them to stay seated when feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and to stand up slowly.

• Take your loved one for regular eye and hearing exams.

• Some medications, even over the counter medicines, can cause drowsiness. Be sure your loved one is aware of this when taking these medications.
• Paint stairs with a mixture of sand and paint for better traction. Keep outdoor walkways and entrances clear, well-lighted, and free of snow and ice

Finally, be sure to provide them with a personal emergency response service to ensure that they can get help should they experience a fall. Some people call this an elderly panic button. These systems are available and are essential in providing security for older people who live at home alone.

Implementation of these suggestions will require a great deal of effort, but may help your elderly loved one live safely at home and enjoy years of good living ahead of them.